A delicate square motif is set on an angle in this anything-but-ordinary afghan by Sandra Smith. Its fun finishing includes small boy and girl tassel dolls that remind us of the old-time nursery that gives it its name.

Materials
Pompadour baby yarn, For Pastel Shades Version: 17 oz. white (main color/MC), 4 oz. blue, 2 oz. each yellow, green, pink, OR for Blue Shades Version: 17 oz. dk blue (main color/MC), 10 oz. lt. blue
3 1/2” square piece of cardboard
Size B crochet hook